Grief Resources

Grief is defined as a loss of someone or something to which a bond was formed. It is a natural response to a loss and every person grieves differently. While the most common grief is a loss of a loved one by death, a few other examples of loss that may cause grief are miscarriage, loss of a job, divorce or separation, loss of a pet, moving to a new place, a child leaving home, and more.  
The Archdiocese of Boston has a great “Grief Overview” which not only goes through the stages of grief but also how to help heal from a loss. Please click HERE for the document.
 

• Catholic Divorce Recovery a six week series based on the Catholic Divorce Survival Guide and offered in variouse parishes throughout the Diocese. 

• Alzheimer's Support Group - Remember Me is a support group for caregivers, family, and friends of individuals with dementia/Alzheimer’s. Meetings are held twice a month; one in person and one teleconference. 2nd Tuesday of each month are in person; 12:00 Noon Family Center of St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 610 Rain Tree Trail in Lafayette (235-1483). The 3rd Monday of each month will be a teleconference at 6:30 pm; Dial Toll free:  617-675-4444, Pin # 113 330 623 0504# , Simply hang up when you are finished.

• Counseling Services - Please click for all counseling services

• Come to the Well Grief Retreat annual day retreat that consist of hope and restoration for anyone who has suffered the loss of a loved one:  parents, children, siblings, spouse, etc.    
• Crisis Pregnancy Centers in Louisiana/ National Safe Haven Alliance   

• The Family Tree offers individual and group programs along with community education. they also provide counseling on a sliding scale and resources for expecting moms. 

• Grief Share Support Groups offers individuals that are grieving the death of a family member or friend an opportunity understand what you are going through and want to help. You’ll gain access to valuable GriefShare resources to help you recover from your loss and look forward to rebuilding your life.

• Healing House: Hope for Grieving Children offers support for grieving children and their caregivers

• Hospice of Acadiana Center for Loss and Transition offers free bereavement services for those that are experiencing the loss of a loved one. Your loved one does not need to be a patient of Hospice of Acadiana, Inc. or another hospice provider. Nationally certified bereavement counselors who specialize in grief therapy offers comprehnsive services including; individual counseling, support groups, labyrinth walks and worshops, workshops on loss and transition. Please visit their website for more information on programs and upcoming events or call Hospice at 337-232-1234 to ask about their programs. 

• Loss of a Child (Pregnancy & Infant Loss) various support groups for families and freinds for the loss of their loved one.

• NAMI of Acadiana offers local support groups for those with mental illness such as Major Depression, Borderline Personality Disorder, Panic Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Schizoaffective Disorder, Addictive Disorder, Schizophrenia, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.  
   
• Support Groups -Please click for additional lists of support groups

• Post-Abortion Healing a healing ministry that enables individuals to find understanding, forgiveness , healing and wholeness   

• Survivors of Suicide (SOS) Support Group The death of a loved one is never easy and grief is experienced differently for everyone. The Family Tree provides support groups that are especially tailored for survivors of suicide. Please click HERE for more information

• Survivors of Suicide Remembrance Mass is held annually the Saturday before Thanksgiving in honor of Internationl Survivors of Suicide Loss day. The Mass is held at Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist at 10:00am. All attendees are invited to bring a framed table top picture of their loved one to be displayed near the Altar. A candle bearing his/her name will be lit during the Mass and you will be able to take to candle home with you. Please register your loved one here. 

• Grief Overview (Archdiocese of Boston)   

• Resources for Catholic during COVID-19 Information provided by the USCCB